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696 – Swedish Lapphund and the Genetics of the Arctic Spitz Breeds
Swedish Lapphund and the Genetics of the Arctic Spitz Breeds Host Laura Reeves is joined by Desiree Ramirez to discuss the Swedish Lapphund and the genetics of the arctic spitz “archetype” that developed into landrace dogs and then different breeds over centuries. Swedish Lapphunds are not Finnish Laphunds or Finnish Spitz or Norwegian Buhunds or…
695 – The Tiny but Mighty Chihuahua with Kristi Green
The Tiny but Mighty Chihuahua with Kristi Green Host Laura Reeves is joined by Kristi Green, talking about the tiny but mighty Chihuahua. From their slightly mysterious origins to best practices on finding and raising a well-bred dog, Green shares pro tips from her own successes and struggles. “I think that the biggest part about…
693 – The Glen of Imaal Terrier’s Place in Ireland
The Glen of Imaal Terrier’s Place in Ireland We have friend of the pod Theresa Nesbitt back and you guys know how much I harp on the current dogs are living history, right? Like this is my jam. And that purebred dogs represent a specific place and a specific people in a specific time. Well,…
691 — Alaskan Klee Kai Move to Miscellaneous
Alaskan Klee Kai Move to Miscellaneous Host Laura Reeves is joined by Chelsea Watson for a discussion of the Alaskan Klee Kai moving to Miscellaneous this summer. According to Watson, the Klee Kai was developed in Alaska in the 1970s by one woman who wanted to create a “miniature Husky.” The breed was developed using…
679 – Black Russian Terrier: “The Black Pearl of Russia”
Black Russian Terrier: “The Black Pearl of Russia” Host Laura Reeves is joined by Emily Fagan, breeder of Black Russian Terriers, for a Love the Breeds episode talking about the “big black fluffy bearded beasts” that have become her “spirit animal.” “Like they are the Black Pearl of Russia and they really are like the…
675 – “Each puppy is another little sketch” – Liz Hansen and Sketchbook
“Each puppy is another little sketch” – Liz Hansen and Sketchbook Host Laura Reeves is joined by Liz Hansen, Sketchbook Standard Schnauzers, AKC’s Breeder of the Year nominee for the working group. With a degree from the University of Minnesota in scientific illustration, Hansen named her breeding program Sketchbook. “Sketchbook came just sort of naturally…
674 – Irish Wolfhounds: Soulful Gentle Giants
Irish Wolfhounds: Soulful Gentle Giants Love the Breeds returns as host Laura Reeves talks with Jamie Souza Bartlett about Irish Wolfhounds, the gentle giants of the dog world. “They’re just, they’re soulful, they’re sweet. They’re the gentle giants and I was very, very fortunate to grow up with them,” Jamie says. “Wolfhounds, much like a…
661 – GRRRL Power Team Carries Forward Longo Great Dane Legacy
GRRRL Power Team Carries Forward Longo Great Dane Legacy Host Laura Reeves is joined by Carol Grossman, Jackie Van Delft and Tristen Lawrence with a tribute to Tootie Longo, who passed away in May of this year, and the Longo Great Dane legacy. Grossman, the “Queen of Great Danes,” piloted dogs for Longo for decades,…
660 – Peacock Feet and Finding Breed Type in Toy Dogs
Peacock Feet and Finding Breed Type in Toy Dogs Dale Martenson, breeder of Touche Japanese Chin, joins host Laura Reeves for an enlightening discussion of breed type in toy dogs. He encourages judges, exhibitors and breeders to focus on the critical details of beauty and not get hung up in fault judging. “I hear people…
650 — Breeding a “Star” requires depth of knowledge
Breeding a “Star” requires depth of knowledge Join host Laura Reeves for part two of her conversation with Cody Sickle, Cherokee Legend Bulldogs, breeder of Star, GCH Cherokee Legend Encore, BIS at the 2022 AKC National Championship. “I think there’s a lot of things to think about in breeding,” Sickle said. “I think one of…